Something in the Bible with R
Book of Ruth, Moabite woman ancestress of David
Rain is often mentioned as God’s blessing or judgment
Sea parted for Israel in Exodus; also called Reed Sea
Epistle to the Romans, Paul’s letter in NT
Rachel, wife of Jacob, mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Many rivers named: Jordan, Euphrates, Tigris, etc.
Title used for Jewish teachers, used of Jesus in NT
Key Christian event; Jesus’ resurrection central theme
Last book of NT; vision given to John on Patmos
Rebecca (Rebekah), wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob
Rocks/stones used as altars, symbols; Peter “rock”
Central salvation theme; God’s act of buying back
City of the empire ruling Judea; Paul goes there
Wine appears often; Jesus turns water into wine
Rats: unclean creatures listed in Lev 11:29
Roses or rose-like flowers in poetic Bible imagery
Roman: people/empire ruling in New Testament era
Righteousness: key Bible theme of right standing
“Repent” is a core command preached by prophets
Rest: from Sabbath rest to rest for souls in Jesus
Rod: staff/rod used by Moses, shepherds, and kings
Rage: fierce anger shown by kings, crowds, and God
Rocks: used as altars, hiding places, and symbols
Repentance: turning from sin, taught throughout Bible
Ram: ram provided for Abraham; also sacrificial animal
Robes: priestly garments and symbolic righteous robes
Reeds: plants by the Nile and used to mock Jesus
Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn son; tribe of Israel.
Rings appear as jewelry and signet seals.
Ropes/cords used to bind, lower Paul, etc.
Roads/ways appear often, e.g., Damascus road.
“He is risen” speaks of Jesus’ resurrection.
Revenge theme in OT; God forbids personal vengeance.
Ruins/desolations of cities described by prophets.
Rulers/kings, princes, governors all in the Bible.
Royalty: kings, queens, royal courts throughout.
Biblical theme; God’s retribution for sin is frequent
Describes resurrection, central NT event
The rich are often mentioned, e.g. rich man story
Blood is key symbol; Christ’s red blood saves
Ravens feed Elijah in 1 Kings 17
Human rulers and God as ruler appear often
Many OT rituals, esp. in Leviticus
Riots/mobs occur in Acts over Paul’s preaching
Rubbish/filth used as imagery, e.g. dung, refuse
Robbers mentioned, e.g. thieves on the cross
Jordan River; Israel crossed, Jesus baptized
Ruby is a precious stone in some translations
Righteous is core Bible term for the just
Rebirth echoes “born again” in John 3
Rebellion against God/king appears often in Bible
Ransom used for redemption, esp. in NT theology
Pharaoh Rameses/Ramesses appears in Exodus story
Rugs/mats implied as floor coverings, household items
Ropes used for binding, boats, escapes in Scripture
Rich people mentioned often, e.g., rich young ruler
“Remember” used often, e.g., Passover, Lord’s Supper
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